PPAs and data centres: strategies to procure 24/7 clean electricity

When: Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 15:00 - 15:45
Where: 'Powering the Future' stage - Hall E
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Session description

Data centers today represent ~1% of global electricity demand and they are expected to consume 750 TWh (a threefold increase) by 2030. As data centers consumption is 24x7, strategies to procure clean electricity require having a renewable portfolio with various complementary technologies. Data center operators are currently among the most active buyers of renewable electricity, especially via PPAs. As energy cost is a relevant component in the DCs operations, a good energy supply contract can make the difference.